Bright Balance Accounting & Finance

Ruth Gweme

Insurance Accounting Chaos CFOs Are Facing

Let’s face it: insurance accounting isn’t for the faint of heart. You’re juggling premium income, policyholder liabilities, loss reserves, and statutory compliance, all while trying to forecast the future and avoid surprises at month-end. And yet, a lot of CFOs in insurance still find themselves underwater. Not because they don’t care. But because sometimes the […]

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Why Neglecting Accounting Costs More Than You Think

Every business owner faces these competing priorities, whereby accounting falls short; Marketing for driving revenue.  Operations for delivering products.  Sales for closing the deals.  But accounting often gets overlooked, seen as just an expense that can wait, left in the hands of a trusted family member, a mindset that can lead to costly mistakes. Neglecting

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Cash Flow & Supplier Terms: The 2% 10 Net 30

Payment terms extend beyond operational logistics; they are powerful levers for managing liquidity and maximising financial efficiency. The configuration of vendor payments can enhance working capital efficiency, reduce operational expenses, and fortify supplier relationships, hence optimizing cash flow by managing supplier payment terms However, terms like the 2/10 Net 30, net payment holds, and early

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The Necessity of Work-Life Balance for CFOs and Controllers

Achieving a balance between the demands of a Controller or CFO role and personal well-being is not just a personal ambition but a critical strategic necessity. High levels of stress and extended working hours—common attributes of these positions—can lead to burnout, impaired decision-making, and diminished leadership effectiveness. ​ A recent study reveals that job burnout

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Dynamic Cash Flow Management in 2025

In light of anticipated market volatility challenges, businesses are re-evaluating their financial management strategies to dynamic cash flow management in 2025. The persistent challenges of economic uncertainty, disruptive technological advancements, and increasingly complex regulatory environments necessitate innovative approaches to financial planning. Forward-thinking CFOs recognize that traditional static models no longer suffice to enhance the efficiency

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How CFOs and Sales Teams Collaborate Effectively

In numerous organizations, finance and sales teams often work in isolation, concentrating solely on their metrics and goals. This separation represents a lost opportunity to transform financial data and market insights into strategic initiatives. Yet, when CFOs and sales teams collaborate effectively, they dismantle these barriers and collaborate to achieve growth. Here are some practical

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Month-End Close in Half the Time: Strategy for DSOs

For many growing Dental Service Organizations (DSOs), the month-end close process can feel overwhelming, akin to running a marathon at sprint speed. Multiple locations, diverse systems, and intricate consolidations compound this challenge. As a result, finance teams often find themselves working late into the night to meet reporting deadlines. However, it is possible to complete

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